Microsoft Intros Its Own Mobile Phones KIN

Follow Us

After weeks of speculation, software giant Microsoft unveiled a new line of smartphones ,dubbed as KIN at a media event in San Francisco.

Micorsoft introduces two Mobile Phones meant for social networking-savvy youth, in an attempt to revitalise its mobile business and regain ground on iPhones and BlackBerrys. The two new touch-screen phones are a short, square-shaped handset called Kin One and a longer, more rectangular one called Kin Two.




According to the Microsoft that the company studied consumer habits and then built the activities they used most often into the phones. For instance, in a demo the Kin’s home screen showed a live stream of updates to social networks that can be clicked on and responded to. Users can send photos and other material to people by dragging it onto a little circle at the bottom of the screen. A finger swipe across the screen can then bring up a page with apps such as photos and music.

Both Kins are black with screens that respond to multiple finger gestures. The shorter Kin One has a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from the bottom, while the Kin Two has a full QWERTY keyboard that comes out from its side.

The handsets include WiFi and cameras capable of taking higher-resolution photos than most handsets.The Kin One will include a 5 mega pixel camera, while the Kin Two will have a 8 mega pixel camera. The Kin Two will also be capable of shooting HD video.Neither has a memory card slot; instead, the phones will upload content to a Kin online storage service to free up memory.

Roz Ho, leader of the Microsoft team behind the Kin, said the company has been working on the devices for several years, trying to create a handset for people who want to connect with others over social Web sites such as Facebook.

The phones are also meant for people who want a handset that works simply, without forcing them to hunt through menus.That setup could also present a risk. Unlike other smart phones, the Kins won't have access to an app store that let customers download programs.

The Kin phones will be made available online for sale in early May,2010. However, Microsoft has not yet announced prices.

Recent Comments

Faraz :

Does Bharti Hexacom provide Airtel 5G services in N.E and Rajasthan Or Both are offering 5G seperately ? Who bought…

Bharti Hexacom IPO Set for April 3, TCIL to Sell…

Faraz :

Nice.. & BSNL 60 Mbps is even perfect plan for many if there are more than 5 devices connected. Many…

BSNL 60 Mbps Plan is Likely One of the Best…

Faraz :

Budget phones have degraded more than any other budget phones since pandemic. They are still selling some craps like Helio…

POCO C61 to Launch on March 26, 2024

shivraj roy :

i feel Vi has improved than what it was in 2022 i usually get around 8-10mbps in very heavily dense…

5G Users Consuming 3.6 Times More Data than 4G Users…

biswadeepmondal :

JioAir Fiber is working very well in KPA & HLR. Sadly they don't have any data only plan.

REP: Airtel Expands Network Footprint in Bankura District of West…

Load More
Subscribe
Notify of
9 Comments
newest
oldest most voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments